The Blairsville-Saltsburg school board approved a bond sale Wednesday, selling $4.1 million in bonds at a slight premium.

This provided a savings for the school district of approximately $94,135. At a state reimbursement level of approximately 37 percent, this means the district will be able to keep almost $57,784, which will be added to the 2013-14 budget figures.

In other business, the board:

Approved a new graduation project slated to begin with the 2013-14 school year.

The new project would “focus on increased student performance, contributing to the school, community and professional exploration,” according to board member Holly Gibson.

The project would involve grade-level requirements for each year of high school. Starting with grade 9, students will begin to look at their career interests and what they’ll be doing after school.

As students progress through the grades, they will narrow down specific careers that interest them. The project will involve aspects of English, history, math and sciences.

By grade 12, they will be focused on one career path, working on r￩sum￩s, cover letters, college applications and letters of recommendation.